Does anyone have experience using the 40 quart size on an electric (raised coil) stove top? For full boil 5 Gal batches. Thickness a problem?
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When I cured my pot on the stove top I couldn't more than 5 gallons boiling. So I bought a bayou burner and use propane outside for full boils. I run off about 8 gallons or wort average though. Depending on if I do a 60 minute or 90 minute boil.
10680
I use this on gas, it does take quite some time to heat up. I suspect even longer to heat up on an electric coil stove. You would definitely need a lid.
1600123
For an electric stove, I'd use the burner grid that is sold for Chemex, which would keep it from direct contact with the burner.Chemex Stainless Steel Wire Grid for Use on Electric Stove, 6.5 InchI would definitely -not- use this for boiling water (as was originally asked in this question); it's not a teakettle. But it does just fine on a low heat for many hours, and is "heat-proof" so clearly made to withstand such use.
705949
I can't measure it, but it certainly seems to be thicker. I have an Amana gas stove with one high BTU burner that has been no problem at full-bore.
1186690
I've used mine for several batches on a glass top, which I felt were successes. Just don't slide it around and keep a close eye on the temperature (once it gets hot it's too hot and needs turned down). I suspect the temperature thing is with the cast iron, though, and not the cooktop.
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Im sorry, but I don't have an answer to that question, I returned the product because it was an accident waiting to happen, there was an almost loose surface to hold the pot on top of the "burner", and with boiling oil inside of it... I don't even want to think about it. Good luck if you buy it.
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I have a flat top electric range - I don't believe it is induction, just electric ceramic/glasstop range. They work well. They are very flat bottomed, and have not bowed on the bottom. I did have the largest pot warp slightly around the sides, but I am afraid that I did that when I was curing the pot before use. I think I may have had it too high or done something wrong. You are only supposed to heat on medium heat, so it takes longer for the pot to get hot.... and I still use my cast iron for browning. However, I would buy these pots again, and plan on getting another set for my son when he is on his own. They are that good. I have a flat top electric range - I don't believe it is induction, just electric ceramic/glasstop range. They work well. They are very flat bottomed, and have not bowed on the bottom. I did have the largest pot warp slightly around the sides, but I am afraid that I did that when I was curing the pot before use. I think I may have had it too high or done something wrong. You are only supposed to heat on medium heat, so it takes longer for the pot to get hot.... and I still use my cast iron for browning. However, I would buy these pots again, and plan on getting another set for my son when... » Read More I have a flat top electric range - I don't believe it is induction, just electric ceramic/glasstop range. They work well. They are very flat bottomed, and have not bowed on the bottom. I did have the largest pot warp slightly around the sides, but I am afraid that I did that when I was curing the pot before use. I think I may have had it too high or done something wrong. You are only supposed to heat on medium heat, so it takes longer for the pot to get hot.... and I still use my cast iron for browning. However, I would buy these pots again, and plan on getting another set for my son when he is on his own. They are that good. « Show Less
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I use this pot on my electric glass cooktop with a 9" burner and it works just fine. I used for cAnning last fall a already this year with good results. No cracked or ruined cooktop!
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I had an electric stove top, and yes, it will work (it is flat)... Just a heads up, it could do some shaking as the boil continues... I never had any moving or spilling, but it can be concerning.
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I have an old school lodge skillet in my collection. It is a smaller diameter. I tried boiling water in it with no success. My thinking is, the contact area is too small to transfer the "induction" function of the stove. I have the NuWave table too model. My take a way lesson, maximum contact required for best function of induction stove. Glad you enquired about it. Now I need to try it on my cook top. Its my observation induction requires really flat surface cookware to be effective. Lodge has reengineered their pans to be more responsive to induction stoves. If I get a chance I will test them too.
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Instructions that came with it recommend not using larger than a 10" skillet. I use a 2" deep fryer 10" skillet and A brabd of dutch oven like the expensive pans because they are large and sides angle in to fit inside the largest ring in the PIC. I haven't had any issues with the size at all. I have noticed the heated surface is hotter in the center and is less hot around outside edge. When I am browning a large amount of hamburger in my 2" deep skillet, I have to move meat from outside to inside where it will brown faster unless I up the temp. It will cook, but not as quickly as inside ring. I guess that is true with most burners, but I do wish Nuwave would make a 12". Bottom line is the burner really works and is worth purchasing. I have a microwave/convection oven, a 6 qt Nesco Roaster and this Nuwave PIC. I live in a 2 yr old RV and have never used my stove or oven.
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I am currently using this burner with a 100qt (25Gal) pot for brewing. It can heat sparge water rather well (~168F), however using the 100qt as a boil kettle with about 15 gallons of wort produces only a rolling boil. With the lid on you'll get a vigorous boil, but you dont want to keep the lid on for boiling your wort. The 5PSI regulator and small burner dont put out enough BTUs to get a strong vigorous boil on a 100qt pot. For smaller 5 and 10 gallon batches in a 15 gallon pot this burner seems fine.
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I do cook at a full boil but at a medium boil so I haven't encountered any problems. J. Knox
1424100
My Fagor stainless pressure cooker set works not only exceptionally well on inductive coil stoves, but I went ahead and purchased an inexpensive inductive free standing "hot plate" style unit for the plate's timer portion for turning the coil on and off. It is the fastest water boil I have ever had!
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No way will this little burner boil 5 gal of water. More because it would be too heavy and too large around. The burner sizer is not very big. I have a 5 gal bucket in my basement so I know the size of 5 gal. You will need to look for something almost industrial to hold that weight and size.
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hi, i use my all clad 6 quart stock for boiling pasta and boiling potatoes. i am sure this pot would work just fine for braising.
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As others have said, smaller batches seem to work better. Mine never boils over when I make 4 cups (2 cups uncooked, using the included measure). For larger amounts I put a glass pie plate under it. This makes any boil-over easy to handle.
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I would suggest a thicker pot as well. I wrote them a product review few days ago. Spoke with a rep about how he could improve his product and such. Awesome customer service!